New Reports Say That Taylor Swift's "Swifties" Is a New App

Tipped off by documents filed last month applying for nine trademarks for the word "Swifties" — including one for "a website featuring non-downloadable audio recordings [and] video recordings" — TMZ concluded that it "sounds like a streaming service to us."

But through some serious sleuthing, Billboard, seems to have come to a different conclusion.

Yep, according to Billboard, a source close to Taylor told them that the streaming service isn't in the cards. So the mag looked at all the files again and found out that "the majority of the trademarks concern retail services and merchandise," such as clothes, merch and instruments.

And then they found the trademark application that seemed to kick-off the streaming service rumors: One for mobile device software that can be used to stream and download audio and video, plus computer and mobile gaming tech. Billboard also noted that a second application specifies "non-downloadable live music concerts, interviews, audio recordings, videos, articles and blogs, in addition to 'Fan club services' and 'Arranging and conducting contests and sweepstakes.' So their conclusion? Taylor may just be building a fan club app where you can buy merch and stream performances, as well as a mobile game. Taylor's team, however, has apparently declined to comment.

That said, we won't know anything for sure until Taylor herself issues a statement. But whether we get a fan app or a streaming service, we'll be pretty happy — and we're sure all her fans will be happy with "Swifties" too. Whatever that may be.